Episodes
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2026 WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the 2026 General Election, an artistic development in Huntington and the 2026 WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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West Virginia security on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the Kanawha County excess school levy, the WV Council of Churches, a Park Place update and security policy.
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Dealing with a school deficit on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the state of Roane County Schools, the American Affordability Act and HR1.
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Data center regulation on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss data center regulation, Parkinson’s advocacy and the Senate race.
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Nuclear power and waste on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss nuclear interest in West Virginia and the school aid formula.
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Data breaches on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the Kanawha County Schools Excess Levy, a WV church forum, the latest at Park Place and WV data breaches.
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Creating news for kids on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss news for kids, contracting in WV, Raylee's Law and reflecting on those lost on 9/11.
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Losing SNAP on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the primary election, honoring Mary Lou Hague, changes to SNAP and data center taxes.
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America 250 expenses on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss America 250 costs, a social media lawsuit and political donations.
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Tackling lawsuit abuse on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss giving away water, lawsuit abuse, housing children and a congressional run.
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Latest with Social Security on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss Social Security, a trespassing ordinance and the school aid formula.
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Valley North transmission lines on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss Valley North, home programs, Wheeling events and TANF.
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Concerns with child clothing vouchers on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the Kanawha County Board of Education, former Del. Pritt, Hope Scholarship and TANF.
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The latest on former Del. Pritt on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss surveillance legislation, Jessica Lynch, Blue Star Mothers of America and former Del. David Pritt.
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Summer in Charleston on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss events in Charleston, road widening and becoming mayor.
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Voter data case dismissed on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss telling school stories, a mother going viral, WV voter data and paying for a new power plant.
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The school aid formula on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the school aid formula, incumbency and Wheeling's flood recovery.
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Ruling on transgender sports on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss retiring as mayor, the BPJ v. West Virginia ruling and changes to SNAP.
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Remembering the 2016 floods on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss running for the House of Delegates, a new Kroger Marketplace, the 2016 floods and Field Day for radio enthusiasts.
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The Iranian Memorandum on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss healthcare funds, political shifts in elections, data center legislation and the Iranian Memorandum.
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The impact of data centers on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss party chairmanship, turning Boone County red and the push for data centers.
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Return of USA Cycling on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss USA Cycling, Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta, the Huntington Area Development Council and ICE in West Virginia.
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2026 Primary surprises on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss learning recovery in the state, the results of the Primaries, an induction to the WV Broadcast Hall-of-Fame and preparedness.
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The 2026 Primary Election on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the 2026 Primary Election and a Kanawha County Board to Education election.
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GOP campaigning heats up on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the work of the prosecuting attorney, Toyota's 4T event and Republicans facing each other in West Virginia's Primary.
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AI in politics on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss AI in politics, running for U.S. Senate and PACs in West Virginia.
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Voting in the primary on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss a state senator's start in politics, the HOPE Scholarship, voting in the primary and the 2026 Small Business of the Year.
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The Office of Entrepreneurship on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss a new administrative office, the state of District 9, a trip to Harvard and agri-businesses.
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Portable benefits on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss Medicare, a WV State Senate candidate, a voluntary portable benefits act and Hurricane events.
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Transfers in high school sports on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss high school sports transferring, a State Senate candidacy, the latest in Buckhannon and changing Corridor H.
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Election safety on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss becoming a sheriff, promoting election day safety, Raylee's Law and becoming a party chairman.
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The end of the Legislative Session on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the Legislative Session, a run for U.S. Senate and Charleston's budget.
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The life of Angela Born on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss beefing up penalties, rising gas prices, working as a physician assistant and the life of Angela Born.
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Andrew Wolfe's recovery on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss becoming mayor, a Wayne County oil spill, high school transfers and the recovery of Andrew Wolfe.
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The importance of radio on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss Black History Month, the importance of radio, the mission of the United Methodist Foundation of WV and recognizing the life of a boxing hall-of-famer.
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The legislative session so far on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss southern flooding, foster care legislation, Black History Month and withholding records.
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Governor Morrisey's budget proposal on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the race for the U.S. Senate, the state budget, the legislative session and Sissonville.
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Filing for office on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss West Virginia State Senate candidates, those filing for office and the mission of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.
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The meaning of Black History Month on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss candidacies for the House and Senate, the meaning of Black History Month and explore better protections for West Virginia rate payers.
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Fighting poverty on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss AARP priorities, fighting poverty and getting into politics.
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Running for office on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss filing for office, legislative proposals, Senate runs and independent energy research.
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Future of Charleston on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the state of Charleston, the future of the Charleston Town Center, the Save Women's Sports Act and running for state senate.
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Year in Review 2025 on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the biggest stories of 2025 and what to expect in 2026.
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Fixing foster care on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss foster care issues, Martinsburg's growth, holiday travel and state of West Virginia infrastructure.
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Giving aid to seniors on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss elections at varying levels, helping the elderly and exploring ski season in West Virginia.
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Workforce initiatives on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss empty businesses, morning radio and workforce initiatives.
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Empty businesses on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss empty businesses, morning radio and broadband.
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Priorities of the state treasurer on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss a new book release from a former mayor, the priorities of the state treasurer and an opioid settlement.
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Growth of manufacturing on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss why a state senator is not running for reelection, SNAP, manufacturing growth and the end of the government shutdown.
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Opioid settlement on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss West Virginia flood recovery, an opioid settlement, a special West Side dinner and Steve Bishop's milestone.
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Inside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Rick Johnson that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.
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